From Times of India: 2024-04-15 08:51:00

OpenAI opens its first Asia office in Tokyo, Japan as Microsoft makes its biggest investment in the country. CEO Sam Altman hopes for a long-term partnership with Japan. The company seeks new revenue sources globally, with a backlog of demand. OpenAI plans to establish a strong presence in Japan with key customers already on board.

Tadao Nagasaki, former president of Amazon Web Services in Japan, joins OpenAI as president of OpenAI Japan. With a custom model for the Japanese language, OpenAI aims to spearhead efforts in Japan. The country sees AI as vital to overcoming various challenges, leading to investments from tech giants like Microsoft, AWS, and Google.



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